Senior HR Technology Solutions Architect

CVS Health; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 107,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Bonus/short-term incentive

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Lead Solutions Architect to design and develop the HR Technology domain architecture, aligning with enterprise standards. You will lead architecture reviews, drive buy-vs-build analyses, and guide governance across applications, data, and technology.

Role requires extensive experience in cloud, security, microservices, and APIs, with a strong focus on collaboration with business users and technology teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' hands-on experience with Software design and development.
• 8+ years' SME level technical skills in application, data, integration, and security architecture design.
• 4+ years' experience with Enterprise architecture and system design (planning, delivering & supporting solutions).
• 4+ years' experience with Public Cloud (GCP preferred; open to AWS or Azure).
• 4+ years' experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and cloud DB tech.
• 2+ years' experience with SaaS/PaaS platforms (e.g., Workday, Oracle Cloud, UKG, MuleSoft, Boomi, OIC).
• 2+ years' experience with integration technologies like Kafka.
• 2+ years' experience with Security framework and SSO (OAuth/SAML/OIDC).
• 2+ years' experience with Microservices Architecture & APIs.
• 2+ years' experience with Container Platform & deployment patterns.
• 1+ year experience with observability and implementation techniques.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Solution design and oversight for HR Technology from cradle to grave.
• Lead Buy vs Build analyses forHR tech options and provide rationale.
• Participate in architecture reviews and governance frameworks.
• Identify application profiles and optimization needs.
• Lead proofs-of-concept and tech deep-dives with partner technologies.
• Assist dev teams with roadblocks like performance challenges.
• Recommend opportunities to reduce technical debt and improve configurability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define architectural vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Engage with business, tech teams, and leadership to align objectives.
• Evaluate emerging products and technologies to support architectural decisions.
• Foster knowledge sharing and continuous improvement of architectural practices.

Skills

Software design and development

Enterprise architecture

Cloud platforms (GCP/AWS/Azure)

Security architecture

Microservices & APIs

SSO/OIDC/SAML

Kubernetes / container tech

Observability

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Oracle Cloud

UKG

MuleSoft

Boomi

OIC

Kafka

Job description

CVS Health is seeking a Lead Solutions Architect to design and develop the HR Technology domain architecture, aligning with enterprise standards. You will lead architecture reviews, drive buy-vs-build analyses, and guide governance across applications, data, and technology.

Role requires extensive experience in cloud, security, microservices, and APIs, with a strong focus on collaboration with business users and technology teams.